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Irish Bird Dog
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Posted: 21 February 2018 at 13:49 |
Would a 1970's M 36 be rated to handle +P .38Spl loads????....or at what serial # would they be so rated???
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BEAR
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The steel m36 can handle P+ loads in resonable doses. I've been carring P++ loads since 1962. In my smiths and my weaker charter Arms.
i loaded them at 357 level, fired a cylinder full, no damage and then carried them for CCW.
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I've shifted back and forth between 158gr LSWC and FMJ.
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There was a batch of stainless 36's factory chambered in 357 mag. Agreeing with Bear, in reasonable doses you're fine. Good luck, 788
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I carry a model 60 chambered in .357 in the summer. It is the same gun as the model 36 but stainless.
I have shot quite a few .357's through it and it has been fine doing it. Kinda uncomfortable to shoot though. Back in the 60's standard 38 Specials were loaded hotter than +p 38's are today. I guess it's a lawsuit thing. Shoot all the +p 38's you want it will be fine. Wing master
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I used to have an older J frame, 5 shot, M36 of course all steel. I used to shoot the odd cylinder of 110 gr JHP +P thru it with no seemingly ill effect. It eventually went off in a trade but I still have a M37 which is the same sized wheelgun but with an aluminum frame. I'd never put +P's thru her, though.
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+P for CCW is ok. just not a steady diet.
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